Press release

Nalbert predicts Brazilian triumph in Japan

Brazilian legend Nalbert said coach Bernardinho’s experience will be a key factor for Brazil at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 18, 2011 – Former Brazilan men’s captain and 2003 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup winner Nalbert has said that the women’s team were inconsistent as they finished fifth at the 2011 edition of their tournament, but added that he expects the men’s side to finish on top in Japan when they begin their campaign on Sunday in the latest FIVB blog.

The volleyball legend, who also won gold at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and 2002 Men’s World Championship, said that although injuries to talismanic pair Natalia and Jaqueline, Brazil could, and should, have done better at the competition, which concluded on Friday.

However, he was more optimistic about the men’s team, citing the quality of the side over the recent years and coach Bernardinho’s experience as key factors in his prediction.